Travel Booking

What Vacasa acquiring TurnKey means for the market and rental's recovery
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What Vacasa acquiring TurnKey means for the market and rental's recovery
By Jill Menze | March 15, 2021
Property management and vacation rental specialists weigh in on Vacasa's recent acquisition of TurnKey Vacation Rentals and the future of consolidation in the space. Read More
Q&A: Why this startup founder designed a home-share platform with women's safety in mind
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Q&A: Why this startup founder designed a home-share platform with women's safety in mind
By Jill Menze | March 12, 2021
Following a harassment episode at an Airbnb, startup founder Yaa Priscilla Birago created Femmebnb, a female-only short-term rental platform. Read More
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One year on from COVID, Italian hoteliers recognize Booking.com is not the enemy
By Mitra Sorrells | March 12, 2021
Florence hotelier Giancarlo Carniani checks in to explain what has changed - and what remains the same - since last March. Read More
Intrepid Travel enters strategic partnership with Genairgy on pursuit to become $1B adventure travel company
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Intrepid Travel enters strategic partnership with Genairgy on pursuit to become $1B adventure travel company
By Jill Menze | March 11, 2021
Intrepid says the partnership, which will facilitate the company’s growth strategy in four key areas, will help it become the first $1 billion adventure travel company by 2025. Read More
Vacasa acquires TurnKey Vacation Rentals as pandemic spikes demand in the sector
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Vacasa acquires TurnKey Vacation Rentals as pandemic spikes demand in the sector
By Jill Menze | March 11, 2021
Major consolidation is underway in the vacation rental management sector with Vacasa announcing plans to acquire TurnKey Vacation Rentals. Read More
Hospitality startup Cosi raises €20M to fuel European expansion
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Hospitality startup Cosi raises €20M to fuel European expansion
By Jill Menze | March 9, 2021
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Germany-based Cosi says its tech-enabled properties outperformed traditional hotels by 400% in 2020.   Read More
VIDEO: What Google's overhaul of hotel booking ads really means
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VIDEO: What Google's overhaul of hotel booking ads really means
By Kevin May | March 9, 2021
We speak to hotel consultancy and digital marketing specialist Mirai's CEO, Pablo Delgado, to understand what the development means for all players in the hotel marketing ecosystem, including Google's... Read More
Tripadvisor launches Tripadvisor Plus, touts growth and revenue opportunities
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Tripadvisor launches Tripadvisor Plus, touts growth and revenue opportunities
By Linda Fox | March 9, 2021
Tripadvisor Plus, which is free for accommodation brands to join, believes it now offers suppliers lower distribution costs. Read More
Spend more, stay longer: The consumer trends driving travel in 2021
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Spend more, stay longer: The consumer trends driving travel in 2021
By Jill Menze | March 9, 2021
According to the American Express Travel: Global Travel Trends Report, consumers are approaching travel in 2021 with a new mindset. Read More
Google eliminates fees for hotel booking links
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Google eliminates fees for hotel booking links
By Mitra Sorrells | March 8, 2021
Now in addition to up to four paid ad slots, Google will provide an extensive organic list of booking options, such as the hotel website, online travel agencies and other travel sites. Read More
Bolt lands €20M for mobility tools in emerging economies
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Bolt lands €20M for mobility tools in emerging economies
By Linda Fox | March 8, 2021
Bolt says it shares a goal with investor IFC to empower women and improve their access to transportation. Read More
Hotels want to capitalize on the direct trend - but for how long?
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Hotels want to capitalize on the direct trend - but for how long?
By Linda Fox | March 8, 2021
Hotel giants are looking to push their loyalty schemes to continue any advantage in direct bookings built up over the pandemic. Read More
EaseMyTrip plans IPO in India
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EaseMyTrip plans IPO in India
By Linda Fox | March 5, 2021
India-based OTA EaseMyTrip launched in 2018 and offers a range of travel services including flights, hotels, holidays and activities. Read More
VIDEO: IATA on health passes and digital identification
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VIDEO: IATA on health passes and digital identification
By PhocusWire | March 5, 2021
PhocusWire spoke to Alan Murray Hayden of IATA to understand the work the aviation industry is doing to get passengers safely back to the skies. Read More
Why virtual tours and activities will stick around after the pandemic
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Why virtual tours and activities will stick around after the pandemic
By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2021
Companies providing online tours and activities - including Amazon - say they plan to keep virtual experiences around even after the pandemic ends. Read More
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